Medical Officers of the Malta Garrison Rennie Duncan Robertson

Introduction

Surgeon Duncan Robertson Rennie served with the 10th Regiment in the Indian Campaign of 1857–58. He was present at the Mutiny at Danapur (Dinapore) and the capture of Atrowleea and the advance to Lucknow including the actions of Chanda, Umeerpore and Sultanpore. He was at the siege and capture of Lucknow and the relief of Azimghur including the passage at the Tonse and the affair at Binheeah. Surgeon Rennie was also at the capture of Jugdespore and the action at Chitowrah.

Surgeon Duncan Robertson Rennie took part in the China Expedition of 1860. He was present at the capture and storming of the North Taku Fort on 21 August. The Chinese defenders put up a strong fight, but their lances, crossbows and outdated muskets and cannon were no match for the firepower of the French and British troops, and they soon surrendered. He received a medal with clasp.